Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-06
FRO,U WARRINGTON.
Special Correspondence OF The Ale1a. HAzsrfE.
WASHINGTON. D. c., May 6, 1857.

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Especial Correspondence of the Aleza GAzsrrE.l
WASHINGTON. D. c., May 6, 1857.
In reference to Gen. RosSer's recent letter
respecting him, Gen. Sheridan says Rosser
has never gotten over the feeling caused by
the whaling" he gave him III the Valley
during the war, where the people, alter tnat,
used to advise Rossev's men 10 substitute
for the laurel twgs they had before been
wearing, pumpkin vines, TO show their run
ming qualities. He says O good deal more
TO the same effect, all showing that Rosser's
letter told the truth, ard had therefore
hit vulnerable point
First Lieutenant Thomas G. Davenport,
4th artillery, died at ST. EIizabeth's Insane
Asylum this morning He WAS brought TO
this city from Fortress Monroe last Sunday,
suffering from mental troubles.
tee of the National Drill, General Sheridan
has detailed Col. S. F. Blunt, of his staff, to
take charge Of the rifle competition during
the drill. The competition will be open to
any regularly enlisted man or commission
cd officer of the volunteer militia, the en-
tries not to exceed two men from any one
company, under the army regulations:
Eight prizes will be offered, consisting o.
lO.
hundred entries have already been received.
Two newspaper correspondents here,
NIessrs. Towle and Ogden bought the one
Patrocles ticket in the race pool that was
sold yesterday. They paid 50 for 1t, ana
drew 1928.
Tie President has amended the civil SER
vice rules so as to make applicants for pro.
motion in the departments stand competi-
tive examinations, as well as applicants for
appointment.
The election of Mr. Faulkner. son OF the
late distinguished Charles James Faulkner, OF
Virginia, L. S. Senator from West Virginia,
seems TO be satisfactory to all the West Nir'
ginians here. They say that while Mr.. Faux
ner is not the equal of his father, he is an
honest and intelligent gentleman, and Will
make q safe and reputable Senator, and will
discharge the responsible duties OF the Office
properly and with fidelity.
1t is understood that the heirs Of the late
Judge John G. Underwood are to sue Ames,
Alley and their partners, of Boston, for GER
tain dues arising out of tax sale transactions
in Alexandria during the war.
Rev. w. f. G. Smith, OF Emmanuel
Church, Boston, informs the Treasury De-
paItment that he proposes to import from
England an iron church edtice. and requests
to be informed whether it will be entitled
to free entry Assistant Secretary Maynard
has written him that there ia no law which
would authorize the free admission of the
article mentioned He says also That The
fact that such churches are comparatively
inexpensive AMI are not manufactured in
the United States has no bearing on the
question of their liability to duty.
employees in the Executive Department
who are members Of the society Of the Army
Of the Cumberland will be excused from nj
tendance on "Wednesday and Thursday next
to take part in the ceremonies and business
meetings of the society. All of the depart
menls will be closed at noon on Thursday
TO enable the employees TO witness the cere
monies attending the unyeling OF the statue
of Gen Garfield. James and Harry Gar
field will be present as representatives OF
the family, as Mrs. Garfield's health viii
not permit her TO attend.
1t ia rumored here that Mr.. Carlisle IS
presence at the recent democratic convcn-
ton of his State was for purpose, ard that
the passage of the resolution endorsing the
administration was duo in no small degree
to his personal influence. His speech there
is generally commended here by the demo.
Gratis. as it takes the ground thattnoGgh pro
tCciloD ana anarCnlSin pursue Inherent IoauS,
they both eventually lead TO the same end.
1t is rumored here that ex Representative
Barbour of the Alexandria district will
abandon his residence in this city and es-
tablish himself permanently in Alexandria.
1t is understood however, that his arrange.
ments for this contemplated change have
not yet bsen made.
Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of General
r. E. Lee, is at present scjourning in this
city.
There is an absurd rumor anoat here to.
day to the effect that Secretary Lamar has
not socially recognized Queen Kapioani on
account OF her color. The Queen is no more
of o negro than the Secretary, but if she
we're, and the administration recognized her,
Mr.. Lamar would do likewise. There are
things infinitely more disagreeable to South
ern men than the recognition of colored peo-
pie, but as they have been approved by the
President, Mr.. Lamar has endorsed them
heartily.
VIRGINIA NEWS.